We recently visited a selection of the rolling stock that is being kept at the Minehead engine shed, a part of the West Somerset Railway. Guiding us around is Jake Genge who explains how some of the locomotives are preserved over winter.
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Tag: Heritage Railway
East Lancashire Railway announce 2020 Flying Scotsman return
The world famous Ex-LNER ‘A3’ No. 60103 ‘Flying Scotsman’ will be steaming back to the East Lancashire Railway for a series of visits in 2020.
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Issue 261 on sale!
At last – a major milestone sees Corwen return on line after 51 years! Issue 261 of Heritage Railway magazine has got the lot.
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Antique violin worth £250,000 left on train in London
A professional musician has said it was “devastating” to lose his antique violin worth £250,000 after he left it on a train.
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A1 Steam Locomotive Trust celebrates No. 60163 Tornado anniversary
It’s 25 years since the construction of 101mph Peppercorn A1 Pacific No. 60163 Tornado.
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Unlimited access to more than 100 books for only 99p!
The extensive collection of steam, electric and diesel publications takes you through the decades, right up to the very latest models on the lines today.
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160 years since the death of Robert Stephenson
This weekend marks 160 years since the death of Robert Stephenson, one of the greatest railway and civil engineers of all time.
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Blackpool ‘Standard’ No. 143 enters service after restoration
Amazingly, it had previously not carried passengers since 1957, when it was withdrawn and converted to an engineering car.
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How Darlington became the centre of the railway universe
Explore the story of how Darlington cemented its place in the history books as the world’s most important railway town.
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Issue 258 on sale now!
Britain’s hottest day ever! Taunton shuttles success! Stephenson’s Rocket making September debut! Issue 258 of Heritage Railway magazine has got the lot, including an appearance from Kylie Minogue!
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